SVGator

How to integrate SVGator with Webflow

SVGator integrates with Webflow through direct file uploads, code embeds, or object tags. Upload CSS-based animations as standard assets, embed JavaScript-enabled animations through Code Embed elements, or reference SVG files through object tags. Each method handles different animation types and interaction patterns.

The easiest way to connect SVGator with Webflow is by uploading CSS-based SVG files as native assets for auto-playing animations. You can also embed JavaScript-enabled animations through Code Embed elements for interactive triggers, reference SVG files with object tags to bypass character limits, or control animations programmatically with the SVGator Player JS API.

Each method handles different animation types and interaction patterns.

Upload SVG files as native assets

Export your animation from SVGator with the "CSS Only" format for self-playing animations. Upload the SVG file to your Assets panel and drag it onto your page. The animation plays automatically when the page loads.

Follow SVGator's CSS export guide for export settings and file preparation. CSS animations have smaller file sizes than JavaScript versions and work without additional dependencies.

CSS-based SVG animations work well for:

• Logo animations that play once on page load to establish brand presence
• Background decorative elements that loop continuously without user interaction
• Loading indicators that run while content loads
• Icon animations that enhance static interface elements

Large or complex SVG files may require the object tag method below.

Reference SVG files with object tags

Reference uploaded SVG files with object tags to bypass character limits. Upload your SVG file to your Webflow project’s Assets panel, copy the file’s URL, then reference it using standard HTML object tag patterns for SVG content in Code Embeds.

This method works for animations exported with CSS or JavaScript, since the browser loads the complete SVG file directly.

Object tags handle:

• Large illustration files with hundreds of paths or complex gradients
• Multiple animation sequences that would exceed embed code limits
• Reusable animation components that appear across different pages

If you want an even simpler way to do this, SVG Import app from Webflow's App Marketplace provides lets you paste SVG code without character restrictions.

Embed interactive animations with code

Export animations with JavaScript enabled when you need click, hover, or scroll triggers. To add these elemnts to your site, add a Code Embed element in Webflow and paste in your SVG code. The animation will respond to user interactions on your published site.

JavaScript-enabled exports support:

• Hover-triggered state changes using the Player JS API play() method to start animations when users hover over elements
• Click-activated sequences with pause() and restart() controls for interactive storytelling
• Scroll-based animations by combining seek() methods with Webflow's scroll triggers
• Multi-state toggles using toggle() and reverse() for interactive UI elements

Complex animations with extensive code may require the object tag reference method above.

Control animations with the Player API

SVGator's Player JS API lets you control JavaScript-enabled animations through code. Add custom code in Webflow's page settings or site settings to access the animation player.

The API provides playback controls and event listeners for custom interaction patterns:

• Playback methods including play(), pause(), restart(), and stop()
• Timeline navigation with seek(time) to jump to specific moments
• Event listeners for play, pause, end, and keyframe events
• State management using destruct() for cleanup

Combine Webflow's native interactions with Player API methods to create custom animation behaviors. The HLabs case study demonstrates implementation for Lloyds Banking Group.

Note: SVGator provides only client-side JavaScript controls. The platform offers no REST API endpoints, server-side webhooks, or automated content synchronization.

What you can build

SVGator and Webflow integration supports vector-based animated graphics that scale without pixelation and typically have smaller file sizes than video formats.

• Interactive product showcases: Add hover-triggered animations to e-commerce product pages showing features, color options, or assembly steps with multi-state SVG toggles
• Animated business explainers: Create educational landing pages with scroll-triggered illustrations that explain complex processes, like the animated business model diagrams HLabs built for Lloyds Banking Group
• Multi-step onboarding flows: Build SaaS signup sequences with animated progress indicators and illustrated instructions that guide users through multi-step processes with controlled file sizes for performance optimization
• Marketing campaign pages: Design conversion-focused landing pages with animated hero sections, icon sequences, and call-to-action elements that add interactivity without compromising page performance